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Dermopathy
Any disease of the skin. Synonymous with dermatopathy.
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Show more- Inheritance, Y-linked Inheritance of genes on the Y chromosome. Since only males normally have a Y chromosome, Y-linked genes can…
- Vertebra, slipped See: Spondylolisthesis
- Congenital achromatopsia, Pertaining to the conjunctiva, the clear moist membrane that covers the inner surfaces of the eyelids and the…
- Elastic fiber A slender fiber in connective tissue that is rich in the protein elastin and has an elastic quality
- Sibling A brother or sister
- Plodia interpunctella See: Meal moth
- Hepatic artery See: Liver biopsy.
- Imbibe 1. To drink, especially alcoholic beverages. 2. To absorb or take up fluid.From the Latin imbibere (to drink…
- Syndrome, hemolytic uremic See: Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome.
- Valve, pulmonary One of the four valves in the heart, the pulmonary valve stands at the opening from the right ventricle in…
- Co-payment A payment made by an individual who has health insurance, usually at the time a service is received, to…
- Myeloperoxidase An enzyme in leukocytes (white blood cells) that is linked to inflammation and cardiovascular disease. An…